Cork County Arts News May 2024

Arts News Arts Office News and Events LHQ GALLERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Image credit: Installation view of Hina Khan’s solo exhibition, No Serhadain, at LHQ Gallery in 2022, photo by Jed Niezgoda We invites proposals for the LHQ Gallery 2025/2026 Visual Art Exhibition Programme. This call out is open to professional artists, curators, and arts organisations. Proposals for solo, two person, or group shows are welcome. While it is not a requirement, priority will be given to applicants who live, work in, or are originally from the administrative area of Cork County Council. The closing date is 5pm Friday 7th June 2024. READ MORE BEALTAINE FESTIVAL IN COUNTY CORK

This year Cork County Library and Arts Services has a range of creative activities to celebrate Bealtaine, the festival that celebrates creativity as we age. Highlights include; Storytelling, Creative Writing, Down Memory Lane Music Cafés, Regency Style Dancing, Heritage Workshops, Exhibitions and Film Screenings FULL PROGRAMME LHQ GALLERY THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

On 10^th May, photographer Anna Groniecka’s exhibition ‘The Road Less Travelled’ will open at 6pm in LHQ Gallery, Library Building, Cork County Hall. Over the last year the Clonakilty-based artist has photographed people across the county who contribute to culture and community development. The exhibition includes 21 portraits and will run from 10^th to 31^st May. AFRICA DAY 2024

Image courtesy of African Drumming Ireland Celebrate Africa Day with Cork County Library and Arts Service. Every year Africa Day falls on the 25^th of May, commemorating the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It is enjoyed across Ireland through a range of events that promote the different cultures and heritage of all African countries. Highlights from our programme include; African Drumming Workshops, Face-Painting, Food, Dancing and Art Competitions. FULL PROGRAMME Creative Places West Cork Islands

Laureate na nÓg, Whole Wide World Tour The “Try It” community skill sharing workshops are ongoing on Sherkin and Bere Islands throughout May. Contact for more information. Laureate na nÓg the Children’s Book Festival took place in April and was facilitated on Sherkin island with invited families from Oileán Chléire. A great day was had in the spring sunshine. With thanks to Sherkin Island Development Society for hosting the group. In April there was also gathering of musicians from Sherkin Island, who travelled to Oileán Chléire for a night of sharing and song in what proved to be the beginning of an inter-island initiative we hope will extend across the West Cork Islands. With thanks to the musicians, Neisha (Shanti) and Róisín Ní Chonail for helping to organise. READ MORE VISUAL ARTISTS CAFE AND TALKS

Poster Image Credit: Aleks Photography On the 15^th of May on the top floor of County Hall there will be an in person artists’ cafe for County Cork based artists and artists based in Munster. Presentations, idea exchange and arts show and tell featuring artists Sean Lynch, Chris Finnegan, Julia Pallone, Paul Gaffney, and craft worker Annemarie Reinhold. The event is free for Cork based artists. BOOK NOW Local Opportunities 2024 DEARCÁN BURSARY

Applications are open for the 2024 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes a stipend of €10,000, 12 months of workspace, and full access to Benchspace’s professional manufacturing equipment. All artists, craftspeople, and product designers living in the Cork County administrative area can apply. Deadline 5pm Friday 17th May. READ MORE CALL OUT FOR ARTISTS & CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS

Announcing a wonderful opportunity for artists and creative practitioners of all disciplines to broaden their practice through Teacher Artist Partnership+ (TAP+) professional development and in-school residency programme. Closing date for expression of interest Friday 7th June 2024. READ MORE National Opportunities Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen launch The Puttnam Scholars Programme. Details HERE Professional training for live studio broadcasts with Creative Futures Academy. Details HERE